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verb strongUK /hæv/ weakUK /əv/ UK /həv/ Have can be used in the following ways: as an auxiliary verb in perfect tenses of verbs (followed by a past participle): We have lived here for 20 years.Who’s eaten all the grapes? (used without a following past participle): Ellen hasn’t finished, but I have. Questions, negatives, and question tags using the auxiliary verb have are formed without do: Has the meeting finished?You haven’t eaten anything.The customers haven’t complained, have they? as a transitive verb used in descriptions and for talking about possession, relationships, or the state that someone or something is in: She has dark curly hair.He had two sisters. This use of have is never in progressive or passive forms. Have got is often used instead of have for these meanings, especially in spoken English and informal writing: Alan’s got a new bike. Questions and negatives can be formed by using have got, have alone, or do: Have you got any money?Have you any money?Do you have any money?We haven’t got any money.We haven’t any money.We don’t have any money. Question tags are formed with have when the main verb is have got: They’ve got a lovely garden, haven’t they? as a transitive verb used for talking about actions and experiences: Let’s have a swim before lunch.I had a good time at the party. This use of have can sometimes be in the progressive but is almost never in the passive: She’s having a baby.Are you having a drink? Have got is not used, and neither short forms of have nor weak forms of pronunciation are ever used in these meanings. Questions, negatives, and question tags are formed with do: Did you have a nice walk?I didn’t have breakfast this morning.They had quite a bad accident, didn’t they? as a transitive verb (followed by an object and then a participle or infinitive without ‘to’): How often do you have your hair cut?I’ll have someone clean out your room. This use of have can be in the progressive: I’m having all the carpets cleaned. Questions, negatives, and question tags are formed with do: Did you have the engine checked? as a verb used for talking about what is necessary (followed by a verb in the infinitive with ‘to’): I had to wait for an hour. (followed by ‘to’ without a verb in the infinitive): We’ll fight for our rights if we have to. This use of have can be in the progressive: I was having to work every weekend. Have got to is often used instead of have to, especially in spoken English and in informal writing: You’ve got to show your passport. Questions can be formed using do, have got, or have alone: Do we have to pay now?Have we got to pay now?Have we to pay now? Negative sentences are usually formed with do or have got: You don’t have to pay yet.You haven’t got to pay yet. Question tags are usually formed with do: We have to take a test, don’t we? 1 used for forming perfect tenses auxiliary verb never progressive 1a used for forming the perfect tenses of verbs. The perfect tenses are used for talking about what happened or began before now or another point in timeHas anybody seen Dave this afternoon? I’ve been looking for you everywhere. She hadn’t eaten anything for three days. ‘Has Jerry done his homework?’ ‘No, he hasn’t.’ ‘Have you washed your hands?’ ‘Of course I have.’ We didn’t get a chance to talk to her, but I wish we had. Young Benson’s done very well, hasn’t he? So, you’ve decided to join the party, have you? Synonyms and related words 1b had someone/something done something...used for saying that something would have happened if the situation had been differentHad I realized what you were intending to do, I would have stopped you.
2 have or have got used for describing someone/something transitive never progressive2a used for saying what the physical features of someone or something areDr Morel had dark piercing eyes. The room had a balcony facing the sea. I noticed that the old man hadn’t got any teeth. Synonyms and related words
To have a particular quality or thing 2b used for saying what the qualities of someone’s character areShackleton had all the qualities of a great leader. Unfortunately, she hadn’t got enough common sense to call the doctor. have it in you/have what it takes (to do something) (=have the necessary qualities to do something): It was Jane who led the protest. I never knew she had it in her. Do you think Ken’s got what it takes to be good doctor? Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe someone’s personality adaptive addictive a leopard can’t change its spots
3 have or have got used for showing possession transitive never progressive3a to own somethingThey have a house in Hanover Square. If you had a computer, I could send the directions to you by email. Synonyms and related words
To own something, or to be owned 3b to be holding something or carrying something with youWhat’s that you’ve got in your hand? Do you have a pen I could borrow? have something on you: I haven’t got any money on me. Synonyms and related words
To hold something or someone
4 do or experience something transitive never passive 4a to do somethinghave a look/walk/try etc: Let’s have a look at the damage. I don’t know if I can persuade her, but at least I can have a try. You’ll feel better when you’ve had a rest. We had a meeting on Thursday afternoon. Synonyms and related words 4b used for saying that something happens to you or you experience somethingWe almost had an accident on the motorway. Keith’s been having a lot of problems with his computer. Bill is going into hospital to have a knee operation. have a good time/a bad day etc: Did you have a good time at the party? I’ve had a terrible day at the office. have something done (=something happens to you): While they were on holiday, they had their car broken into. Synonyms and related words
To experience something experience undergo encounter
5 have or have got used for stating a relationship transitive never progressive5a used for stating the relationship between someone and their family membersThey’ve got two kids of their own. She has a cousin living nearby. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe relations and relationships acquainted a hungry mouth (to feed) an old friend/ally/enemy etc 5b used for stating the relationship between someone and their friends, enemies, people they work with etcI’ve got a friend who works at the BBC. Gary knew he had some dangerous enemies. I hear you’ve got a new boss. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe relations and relationships acquainted a hungry mouth (to feed) an old friend/ally/enemy etc
6 transitive never passiveto eat or drink something. This word is often used in polite offers and requestsCan I have another piece of that delicious cake? Let me buy you a drink. What’ll you have? Why don’t you stay and have lunch with us? I’ll have (=used for requesting food or drink in a restaurant): I’ll have the roast beef, please. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to eat Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to drink 7 have or have got when you should or must do something7a if you have to do something, you must do it because it is necessaryhave to do something: I had to leave early to collect the children from school. If you want to use the fax machine, you’ll have to ask Shirley. We’re having to be very careful not to upset our customers. There will have to be an official investigation into the accident. do not have to do something (=it is not necessary): You don’t have to come if you don’t want to. I’m glad we haven’t got to get up early tomorrow. Synonyms and related words 7b if you have something to do, you must do ithave something to do: Mr Klein couldn’t stay – he had something to attend to. I can’t stand here talking to you all day – I have work to do. Synonyms and related words
8 have or have gotnever progressiveused in phrases to say that someone is able to do somethinghave the ability/power/authority (to do something): It’s clear that the country has the ability to produce nuclear weapons. I’m afraid I don’t have the authority to approve the sale. have permission/a right (to do something): East Germans could not travel to the West unless they had special permission. Everyone has a right to express their opinion. have the chance/opportunity (to do something): Some of us never had the chance to go to university. 9 have or have got transitive never progressiveto contain or include parts, members etcThe Green Party now has nearly 50,000 members. The museum has two large rooms devoted to natural history. Synonyms and related words
To include something or someone Synonyms and related words 10 have or have got when something is available transitive never progressive10a used for saying that a person, shop, hotel etc can offer you something to buy or useHave you got a double room for 23 June? If you want the BBC Music Magazine, they have it at WH Smith’s. Have you got room for another one in your car? Synonyms and related words
To sell something disintermediate mis-sell upsell 10b if you have time for something, time is available for you to do ithave for: We’ve just about got time for a quick swim before breakfast. have time to do something: I didn’t have time to cook anything. Synonyms and related words
To find, or to have enough time for something
11 have or have got transitive used for saying that someone is visiting you or spending time with youWe have friends staying with us at present. have someone with you: I’m afraid the manager’s got someone with her at the moment. have guests/visitors/company: I don’t want the children fooling around when I have guests. Synonyms and related words 12 have or have got transitive never progressiveused for saying that there is an idea, a belief, or a feeling in your mindI don’t have any doubt at all about the success of our policies. Do you ever have a feeling that you’re being watched? have an idea/plan/suggestion etc: Has anyone got a better idea? Synonyms and related words
To have an opinion or opinions 13 transitive never passiveto make something happenhave an effect/result/influence/impact: Hutton’s book had a major impact on public opinion in this country. Any increase in the rate of inflation could have a serious effect on levels of unemployment. Synonyms and related words
To make something start to exist or happen 13a have or have got transitive never progressivenever passiveto make someone have a particular feeling or do something in a particular wayhave someone worried/puzzled/in tears: His sad story almost had us in tears. You had me worried for a moment – I thought you weren’t coming. have someone doing something: We need to have everyone sitting down at the same table. Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel a particular emotion or strong emotions
14 transitive never passiveto arrange for something to be done or for someone to do somethinghave something done: The place is looking much better since they had it redecorated. The Queen had her portrait painted by Pietro Annigoni. have someone do something: I’ll have the porter bring your luggage up right away. Synonyms and related words
To make plans or arrangements 15 have or have got transitive never passiveused for saying that something happens in an area, group, organization etc that affects people thereThey’ve had snow up in Scotland. have had enough (of something) (=not want something to happen any longer): The people of Northern Ireland have had enough of violence. have someone doing something: Last year the place was so full we had people sleeping on the floor. Take lots of snacks or you’ll have the kids complaining. Synonyms and related words
To have an effect on someone’s emotions or attitudes 16 have or have got transitive never progressiveused for saying that you have put something in a particular position or have arranged it in a particular wayRalph had his back to the door, so he didn’t see me come in. She’s got her hair tied up in a bun today. He’d got the book open in front of him. Synonyms and related words 17 have or have got transitive never progressiveto suffer from an illness, disease, injury, or painI’ve got a terrible headache. James had malaria while he was working in West Africa. The X-rays show that he has a broken ankle. Synonyms and related words
To have or develop an illness or symptom 18 have or have got receive something transitive never progressive18a to receive a letter, message, or telephone callI had a letter from my bank manager yesterday. We’ve not had any news from home. You have a phone call – do you want to take it in your office? Synonyms and related words
To get something or someone 18b to receive help or adviceShe had a lot of help and support from her friends. Synonyms and related words
To ask for, or to receive advice 18c to receive complaints or criticismThe airline has had thousands of complaints about delays and cancelled flights. Synonyms and related words
To be criticized come under fire take a hit come in for
19 have or have got intransitive never progressiveused for showing that you are certain that something happens or is true, or for showing that you hope very much that it happens or is trueThings have to get better – they can’t get any worse. He’s just got to come, or I’ll die! Synonyms and related words
Ways of saying you are sure surely undoubtedly correct me if I’m wrong 20 have or have got transitive never progressiveto be responsible for doing a particular job or the work of an official positionhave a job/position/post etc: He can’t pay the rent because he hasn’t got a job. Foley had a junior post in the Foreign Office. Synonyms and related words
To be responsible for something 21 have or have got transitive never progressiveused for saying that something has been planned or arranged for a particular timeI’ve got an appointment with the dentist tomorrow afternoon. Geoffrey’s got lectures all day tomorrow. Synonyms and related words
To choose, or to change the timing of something 22 have or have got transitive never progressiveto be holding someone by a particular part of their body so that they cannot get awayhave someone by something: I couldn’t get away – he had me by the arm. Synonyms and related words
To hold something or someone 23 transitive never progressiveif you have someone who does a particular job, they work for you, usually in a much lower positionWe have a man who comes in and cuts the grass once a fortnight. Synonyms and related words 24 transitive never progressiveinformalto have sex with someoneHe thinks he can have any woman he wants. Synonyms and related words
To have sex sleep with consummate copulate 25 you had me at Xused for saying that someone does not need to continue trying to persuade you, because you are already convincedYou had me at ice cream and musicals. This is your ‘you had me at hello’ moment. Submitted from: United Kingdom on 07/07/2016
have a baby/child/twins etc someone had better/best do something have been had have a good/nice something have (got) something all to yourself have (got) it coming have (got) someone (right/just/exactly) where you want them have (got) something ready/done/finished have had it have a duty/responsibility/obligation etc (to do something) having done something/having been rumour/word/legend has it that someone won’t have something you have me there
have/have got against have away have in have in for have off have on have out have over have round have up
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verb strongUS /hæv/ weakUS /əv/ US /həv/ Have can be used in the following ways: as an auxiliary verb in perfect tenses of verbs (followed by a past participle): We have lived here for 20 years.Who’s eaten all the grapes? (used without a following past participle): Ellen hasn’t finished, but I have. Questions, negatives, and tag questions using the auxiliary verb have are formed without do: Has the meeting finished?You haven’t eaten anything.The customers haven’t complained, have they? as a transitive verb used in descriptions and for talking about possession, relationships, or the state that someone or something is in: She has dark curly hair.He had two sisters. This use of have is never in progressive or passive forms. Have got is often used instead of have for these meanings, especially in spoken English and informal writing, but only in the present tense: Alan’s got a new bike. Questions and negatives can be formed by using do or have got: Do you have any money?Have you got any money?We don’t have any money.We haven’t got any money. Tag questions are formed with do when the main verb is have, and with do or sometimes have when the main verb is have got: They have a nice house, don’t they?We’ve still got a few more minutes, haven’t we? as a transitive verb used for talking about actions and experiences: I had a good time at the party. This use of have can sometimes be in the progressive but is almost never in the passive: She’s having a baby.Are you having a drink? Have got is not used, and neither short forms of have nor weak forms of pronunciation are ever used in these meanings. Questions, negatives, and tag questions are formed with do: Did you have a nice walk?I didn’t have breakfast this morning.They had quite a bad accident, didn’t they? as a transitive verb (followed by an object and then a participle or infinitive without “to”): How often do you have your hair cut?I’ll have someone clean out your room. This use of have can be in the progressive: I’m having all the carpets cleaned. Questions, negatives, and tag questions are formed with do: Did you have the engine checked? as a verb used for talking about what is necessary (followed by a verb in the infinitive with “to”): I had to wait for an hour. (followed by “to” without a verb in the infinitive): We’ll fight for our rights if we have to. This use of have can be in the progressive: I was having to work every weekend. Have got to is often used instead of have to, especially in spoken English and in informal writing, but only in the present tense: You’ve got to show your passport. Questions, negatives, and tag questions are formed with do: Do we have to pay now?You don’t have to leave yet.We have to take a test, don’t we? 1 auxiliary verb never progressiveused for forming the perfect tenses of verbs. The perfect tenses are used for talking about what happened or began before now or another point in timeHas anybody seen Dave this afternoon? I’ve been looking for you everywhere. She hadn’t eaten anything for three days. “Has Jerry done his homework?” “No, he hasn’t.” “Have you washed your hands?” “Of course I have.” We didn’t get a chance to talk to her, but I wish we had. Ben’s done very well, hasn’t he? So, you’ve decided to join the party, have you? Synonyms and related words 2 have or have got used for describing someone/something transitive never progressive2a used for saying what the physical features of someone or something areThe room had a balcony facing the ocean. Dr. Morel had dark piercing eyes. I noticed that the old man didn’t have any teeth. Synonyms and related words
To have a particular quality or thing 2b used for saying what the qualities of someone’s personality areShackleton had all the qualities of a great leader. Unfortunately, she didn’t have enough common sense to call the doctor. have it in you/have what it takes (to do something) (=have the necessary qualities to do something): It was Jane who led the protest. I never knew she had it in her. Do you think Ken’s got what it takes to be good doctor? Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe someone’s personality adaptive addictive a man of something
3 have or have got used for showing possession transitive never progressive3a to own somethingThey have a house in the suburbs. If you had a computer, I could send the directions to you by e-mail. Synonyms and related words
To own something, or to be owned 3b to be holding something or carrying something with youWhat’s that you’ve got in your hand? Do you have a pen I could borrow? have something on you: I don’t have any money on me. Synonyms and related words
To hold something or someone
4 do or experience something transitive never passive 4a to do somethingLet’s have a look at the damage. You’ll feel better when you’ve had a nap. Senator McCain had a conversation with the President about this issue. We had a meeting on Thursday afternoon. Synonyms and related words 4b used for saying that something happens to you or you experience somethingWe almost had an accident on the freeway. Keith’s been having a lot of problems with his computer. Bill is going into hospital to have a knee operation. have a good time/a bad day etc.: Did you have a good time at the party? I had a terrible day at the office. have something done (=something happens to you): While they were on vacation, they had their car broken into. Synonyms and related words
To experience something experience undergo encounter
5 have or have got used for stating a relationship transitive never progressive5a used for stating the relationship between someone and their family membersThey’ve got two kids of their own. She has a cousin living nearby. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe relations and relationships acquainted a hungry mouth (to feed) an old friend/ally/enemy etc. 5b used for stating the relationship between someone and their friends, enemies, people they work with, etc.I’ve got a friend who works at NBC. Gary knew he had some dangerous enemies. I hear you’ve got a new boss. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe relations and relationships acquainted a hungry mouth (to feed) an old friend/ally/enemy etc.
6 have or have got when you should or must do something6a if you have to do something, you must do it because it is necessaryhave to do something: I had to leave early to pick up the kids at school. If you want to use the fax machine, you’ll have to ask Shirley. We’re having to be very careful not to upset our customers. There will have to be an official investigation into the accident. do not have to do something (=it is not necessary): You don’t have to come if you don’t want to. Synonyms and related words 6b if you have something to do, you must do ithave something to do: Mr. Klein couldn’t stay – he had something to attend to. I can’t stand here talking to you all day – I have work to do. Synonyms and related words
7 transitive never passiveto eat or drink something. This word is often used in polite offers and requestsCan I have another piece of that delicious cake? Let me buy you a drink. What’ll you have? Why don’t you stay and have lunch with us? I’ll have (=used for requesting food or drink in a restaurant): I’ll have the roast beef, please. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to eat Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to drink 8 have or have gotnever progressiveused in phrases to say that someone is able to do somethinghave the ability/power/authority (to do something): It’s clear that the country has the ability to produce nuclear weapons. I’m afraid I don’t have the authority to approve the sale. have permission/a right (to do something): East Germans could not travel to the West unless they had special permission. Everyone has a right to express their opinion. have the chance/opportunity (to do something): Some of us never had the chance to go to college. 9 have or have got transitive never progressiveto contain or include parts, members, etc.The chorus now has over 100 members. The museum has two large rooms devoted to natural history. Synonyms and related words
To include something or someone Synonyms and related words 10 have or have got when something is available transitive never progressive10a used for saying that a person, store, hotel, etc. can offer you something to buy or useDo you have a double room for June 23? If you want Madonna’s new CD, they’ve got it at Tower Records. Do you have room for another person in your car? Synonyms and related words
To sell something disintermediate mis-sell upsell 10b if you have time for something, time is available for you to do ithave for: I think we’ve got time for a quick swim before breakfast. have time to do something: I didn’t have time to cook anything. Synonyms and related words
To find, or to have enough time for something
11 have or have got transitive used for saying that someone is visiting you or spending time with youWe have friends staying with us right now. have someone with you: I’m afraid the manager’s got someone with her at the moment. have guests/visitors/company: I don’t want the children fooling around when I have guests. Synonyms and related words 12 have or have got transitive never progressiveused for saying that there is an idea, a belief, or a feeling in your mindI don’t have any doubt at all about the success of our policies. Do you ever have a feeling that you’re being watched? have an idea/plan/suggestion etc.: Does anyone have a better idea? Synonyms and related words
To have an opinion or opinions 13 transitive never passiveto make something happenhave an effect/result/influence/impact: Hutton’s book had a major impact on public opinion in this country. Any increase in the rate of inflation could have a serious effect on levels of unemployment. Synonyms and related words
To make something start to exist or happen bring about start off create 13a have or have got transitive never progressivenever passiveto make someone have a particular feeling or do something in a particular wayhave someone worried/puzzled/in tears: His sad story almost had us in tears. You had me worried for a moment – I thought you weren’t coming. have someone doing something: We need to have everyone sitting down at the same table. Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel a particular emotion or strong emotions
14 transitive never passiveto arrange for something to be done or for someone to do somethinghave something done: The place is looking much better since they had it redecorated. She wanted to have her portrait painted by a famous artist. have someone do something: I’ll have someone bring your luggage up right away. Synonyms and related words
To make plans or arrangements 15 have or have got transitive never passiveused for saying that something happens in an area, group, organization, etc. that affects people thereThey’ve had snow up in Minnesota already. have someone doing something: Last year the place was so full we had people sleeping on the floor. have had enough (of something) (=not want something to happen any longer): People in the neighborhood have had enough of gang violence. Synonyms and related words
To have an effect on someone’s emotions or attitudes 16 have or have got transitive never progressiveused for saying that you have put something in a particular position or have arranged it in a particular wayRalph had his back to the door, so he didn’t see me come in. She’s got her hair tied up in a bun today. He had the book open in front of him. Synonyms and related words 17 have or have got transitive never progressiveto suffer from an illness, disease, injury, or painI’ve got a terrible headache. James had malaria while he was working in West Africa. The X-rays show that he has a broken ankle. Synonyms and related words
To have or develop an illness or symptom 18 have or have got receive something transitive never progressive18a to receive a letter, message, or telephone callI had a letter from the bank yesterday. We haven’t had any news from home. You have a phone call – do you want to take it in your office? Synonyms and related words
To get something or someone 18b to receive help or adviceShe had a lot of help and support from her friends. Synonyms and related words
To ask for, or to receive advice 18c to receive complaints or criticismThe airline has had thousands of complaints about delays and canceled flights. Synonyms and related words
To be criticized come under fire take a hit come in for
19 have or have got intransitive never progressiveused for showing that you are certain that something happens or is true, or for showing that you hope very much that it happens or is trueThings have to get better – they can’t get any worse. He’s just got to come, or I’ll die! Synonyms and related words
Ways of saying you are sure surely undoubtedly I bet/I’ll bet 20 have or have got transitive never progressiveto be responsible for doing a particular job or the work of an official positionhave a job/position/post etc.: He can’t pay the rent because he doesn’t have a job. Foley had a junior position at the World Bank. Synonyms and related words
To be responsible for something 21 have or have got transitive never progressiveused for saying that something has been planned or arranged for a particular timeI have an appointment with the dentist tomorrow afternoon. Jeff’s got classes all day tomorrow. Synonyms and related words
To choose, or to change the timing of something 22 have or have got transitive never progressiveto be holding someone by a particular part of their body so that they cannot get awayhave someone by something: I couldn’t get away – he had me by the arm. Synonyms and related words
To hold something or someone 23 transitive never progressiveif you have someone who does a particular job, they work for you, usually in a much lower positionWe have a man who comes in and mows the lawn once a week. Synonyms and related words 24 transitive never progressiveinformalto have sex with someoneHe thinks he can have any woman he wants. Synonyms and related words
To have sex sleep with consummate copulate 25 you had me at Xused for saying that someone does not need to continue trying to persuade you, because you are already convincedYou had me at ice cream and musicals. This is your ‘you had me at hello’ moment. Submitted from: United Kingdom on 07/07/2016
someone had better/best do something had someone/something done something... have been had have a baby/child/twins etc. have a duty/responsibility/obligation etc. (to do something) have a good/nice something have (got) something all to yourself have (got) it coming have (got) someone (right/just/exactly) where you want them have (got) something ready/done/finished have had it having done something/having been rumor/word/legend has it that someone won’t have something you have me there
have/have got against have away have in have in for have off have on have out have over have round have up
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